Sound-off, one, two

[thespaceopera]

[the interference is much better today! they really must be slowly leaving behind whatever cloud of radiation Diamond has been talking about, as the obligatory jingle comes in close to crystal clear. though, your host's voice still crackles a little before the signal finally irons itself out.]

Good morning, dear passengers-- both old and new! I hope you've all been enjoying all of this excitement! The Fleet is really building momentum, isn't it? The thrill of the local moons, all of this new activity, and our freshly booming ranks!

It's exciting... we're finally getting somewhere...

[she certainly sounds excited. almost edgy about it, really.]

Two whole ships are joining our ranks this week... bringing our number up to fourteen! Fourteen intrepid crews, fourteen fearless captains... [a pause, then] ...Sorry, fifteen. My mistake.

The SS Caprine and SS Starstruck join formation this week, with Captain Chopper and Captain... oh, my apologies again. [another pause...] The message must have gotten a little chewed up, folks. It looks like Captain Ellen-something, but the rest...

[and after another minute of thought, she finally gives up.]

Oh well, let's just go with that. Welcome to Captain Chopper and Captain Ellen! And we've lost Captain Henry this week, but First Mate Kingsley is stepping up to take control of the SS Bishop.

We wish you brave leaders all the luck as the Fleet gears up to make its way out of this region... and into the special surprise waiting for you in the month to come!

Enjoy yourselves! And remember-- the worlds are watching!


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[tsundeere]

Finally! I'm off that big ship with no exits!

[This means he can get to Zoro, and hopefully eventually back home to the others, right?! He's happy about this for all of two seconds before the rest sets in. And now he's pressing his face to the nearest video feed.]

WHAAAAAAT?! C-c-c-c-captain Chopper?! Fearless?! That's all wrong, I'm not--

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[tsundeere]

[Slowly, complete shock and fear fade away into something more clearly pleased, and he's left pulling back and holding his cheeks as he wiggles. There's blush, certainly (on a reindeer, somehow), and he's giggling between movements.]

That's not flattering at all, you bastards! I'm not happy about this!

1/2

[stopbleeding]

Congratulations.

[stopbleeding]

You're going to have to man up.

[tsundeere]

MAN UP?!

[He's terrified again, stop.] But I-- I am braver! I'm stronger, too! But that's different, this was all for Luffy and the rest of you! How could I...!

[stopbleeding]

You're going to be a captain. You need to earn the respect of the people under you if you want them to listen.

[tsundeere]

[Respect... He thinks back on when he first respected Luffy. It's right...! And since Luffy isn't here, and he's been given something like this... That means he has to hold down the fort, right?!

Slowly edging out of his nervousness, he looks determined again. Luffy!! Don't worry, he's going to do his best until they can reunite again! And then he'll have his Captain, again!]

You're right! [He stands up straighter.] Thanks, Zoro. I'll make you, Luffy and the others proud until we can get back!

[mysunnydisposition]

[ She is doing her best to hide a smile behind one hand and make it look casual. ]

Congratulations, Captain.

[tsundeere]

[AHHHH PRESSURE AND FLATTERY AT ONCE... He looks caught off guard before determination catches in his eyes and he nods.]

I won't let anyone down!!

[mysunnydisposition]

[ She gives up on trying to hide her smile and grins at him. ]

Don't worry about it. I'm sure you'll be fine.

[tsundeere]

You really think so? Thank you!

[He likes you, Steph!! But okay, with this new determination, he can start... looking around the ship! He'll make everything great.]